Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted his frustration following the Gunners’ 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United at St. James’ Park, Softfootball reports.
A first-half header from Alexander Isak proved decisive as Newcastle secured all three points, handing Arsenal their second Premier League defeat of the season after last month’s loss to Bournemouth.
Arteta acknowledged that his side struggled to cope with several aspects of Newcastle’s game and failed to find solutions during the contest. He admitted the team did not respond well enough to the challenges they faced and expressed disappointment with the overall performance.
The defeat is a setback for Arsenal’s title ambitions, with the North London club now facing a demanding schedule that includes a UEFA Champions League clash against Inter Milan before a crucial Premier League meeting with Chelsea.
Despite the disappointment, Arteta insisted the best response is to improve on the pitch rather than dwell on the result. He believes his players must quickly recover and demonstrate their quality in the upcoming fixtures, starting with Wednesday night’s European encounter against Inter Milan.
